Too many of our conversations in the media hinge on conflict delivered in three-second sound bites.
Margaret HooverRead
Gays and lesbians are our friends, neighbors, doctors, colleagues, sisters and brothers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing the LGBTQ+ community as integral members of society.
Margaret Hoover's quote serves as a reminder that individuals who identify as gay or lesbian are not just abstract concepts, but they are people who play various roles in our lives, contributing to our communities in significant ways. It highlights the need for acceptance and understanding, stressing that love and friendship transcend sexual orientation.
Themes
LgbtqAcceptanceCommunityLoveDiversity
In practice
Example use cases
During a pride month gathering, to foster inclusivity and understanding.
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The women's movement and the result that I get to benefit from and my generation gets to benefit from is that we might be doing housework, but we might not be. And we get to choose, and we get to negotiate and work that out with our prospective husbands or with our husbands.
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